I’ve often felt little interest in others,
and when I do, it doesn’t last.

This may be related to neglect.

I’ve lived this way for over 30 years,
so I’m starting to accept it as part of who I am.

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#selfawareness

How much do we really know about ‘Theraplay’ for young children? ‘Theraplay’ is an intervention that aims to enhance attachment, self-esteem and trust in others for children with behavioural, emotional or developmental difficulties.

What does the latest research suggest? “Although Theraplay is used worldwide in various settings, its effectiveness is unclear.”

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Was It Love or MDMA? - The Embodied Practice I thought it was love. My nervous system knew better. The dopamine when she was warm. The withdrawal when she went cold. The relief when she returned. For 16 years, I stayed because my brain had coded...

I thought it was love. But my nervous system knew better.

Full blog linked — CW: trauma bonding, substance use, emotional abuse, gaslighting.

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#Attachment theory clearly demonstrates that social loneliness ( from not spending time with friends, etc.) is different from attachment loneliness (from longing for a partner). Getting together with friends or finding a roommate rarely assuages attachment #loneliness. #grief

Attachment Attachment: an introduction to attachment in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Latest blogs, events, publications, videos and podcasts.

“To reliably code the Strange Situation procedure, accredited training is required.”

https://www.acamh.org/topic/attachment
#ChildMentalHealth #EvidenceBased #Attachment

Brain Snack: Social Connection Protects Against Cognitive Decline A new study shows that social connection boosts cognition in perimenopausal women

And yet more evidence for the power of connection:

"Social Connection Protects Against Cognitive Decline"

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#menopause #socialconnection #socialbrain #attachment #friendship

#Love #Relationships #Attachment #CoupleTherapy

The " #Caring Advantage": #Parenting as #Leadership Training - Using #Attachment #Science to Bridge the Gap Between Home & #Work

Our latest attachment-informed leadership #AIL post:

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Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship NARM emphasizes working in the present moment to focus on clients’ strengths, resources & resiliency

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